About

Garrett Group Information Security

History

Garrett Group Information Security is a division of The Garrett Group, Inc. (est. 2007). Headquartered in Bellevue, NE, we specialize in providing tailored Cybersecurity, Planning, Analysis, Engineering, and Consulting Services.

The Garrett Group, Inc. senior leadership is composed of former top military leaders with decades of experience in Intelligence, CounterIntelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Security, and Cyber Operations.

Mission

▪ Enhance client business operations through industry-leading Cybersecurity services▪ Support IT and security programs through risk-based solutions▪ Demystify Cybersecurity for business leaders and decision-makers▪ Bridge gaps in client IT and security programs

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We at G2IS understand the struggles associated with staying current and protected in the digital age. We strive to ensure that each client succeeds at Cybersecurity!

Leadership

Principal Owner | President & CEO

HON. Tommy L. Garrett

Senator Garrett retired from the Air Force in 2003 after a highly successful 26-year career. Mr. Garrett’s last active duty assignment was as the Commander of the USSTRATCOM Joint Intelligence Center (JIC). During this assignment Colonel Garrett was by-name requested to serve as the Chief of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) in the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia for the planning and kick-off of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior to commanding the JIC, Col. Garrett held a series of command positions while on active duty to include: Commander of the 607th Air Intelligence Group and 7th Air Force Director of Intelligence, Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea; Deputy Group Commander, 17th Training Group (“Intel School House”); Squadron Commander, USAF Weapons School Intelligence Division; and Commander for Military Matters, National Air Intelligence Center, Pentagon. Col. Garrett is a veteran of the first Gulf War where he served as the Chief of Intelligence for the 35th Fighter Wing (The Wild Weasels). Col. Garrett is a graduate of the National War College, the Air War College and the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. Col. Garrett holds Masters Degrees in both International Relations and National Security Strategy. Col. Garrett was competitively selected by the Air Force to serve a one-year assignment as a RAND Research Fellow at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California. After retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Garrett became a Division Manager and Assistant Vice President for a large defense contractor. In just under four years with the firm, Mr. Garrett built a division of less than 20 personnel to over 150 personnel working on contracts at USSTRATCOM (J2 and J8), at Offutt AFB; Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) (JFCC ISR and DJIOC) at Bolling AFB, D.C.; USSOCOM (J2) and USCENTCOM (J2) in Tampa, FL.; Joint Analysis Center (JAC) Molesworth, United Kingdom (UK); USAREUR (G2 and G3), Heidelberg and Mannheim, Germany; USEUCOM (J2, and J3), Stuttgart, Germany; Interpol, Nice, France; NAVEUR (N2 and N3), Naples, Italy; and CENTCOM (J2), Doha, Qatar. Mr. Garrett’s portfolio of contracts generated over $20M in annual revenue.

Education

Master's | International Relations

Master's | National Security Strategy

Bachelor's | Management

Activities & Affiliations

AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association

Association of Former Intelligence Officers

Air Force Association

Association of Old Crows

American Legion

Veterans of Foreign Wars

“Our goal is to demystify cybersecurity, help organizations decipher the complexities, and arrive at sensible, effective cybersecurity solutions.”

- A.M.

Chief technology officer | director, CyberSecurity

Andrew Munger

Mr. Andrew Munger leads G2IS. Mr. Munger has 15 years of experience built on a unique and diverse background in Cyber Strategy, Intelligence, Information Security, Risk Reduction, Layered Defense, and Strategic Analysis. As a member of the United State Air Force, and a top graduate of their Network Intelligence Academy, Mr. Munger specialized in Intelligence, Information Operations, Defeating Technical Threats and Countering Threats from Foreign Intelligence Services. After leaving the military, he has applied his skills and acquired additional expertise in the private sector supporting multiple efforts to reduce risks to businesses, protect corporate brands, and enhance Cybersecurity programs for Fortune 500 companies in the financial and professional services industries.

Certifications

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Education

Bachelor's | International Security and Intelligence

Activities & Affiliations

• Lincoln Rotarian

Publications

Senior CyberSecurity advisor

Mr. Wacey Lanier has also joined the G2IS team as our Senior Cybersecurity Advisor. Wacey’s IT and Cybersecurity experience stems from the 11+ years that he served in the United States Marine Corps (2006-2018). During his service, he experienced multiple complex problem sets unique to the ever-changing field of IT and Cybersecurity in a wide variety of locations like North Carolina, California, Japan, and Afghanistan. His background includes areas such as Risk Assessments and Reduction, Defense in Depth, Endpoint Security, Data Analysis, Incident Handling, etc. He strives to stay on the leading edge of his field by gaining industry level certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GPEN and by constantly researching the latest trends in Cybersecurity and Malware reports.

Certifications

GCFA

GPEN

GCIH

GSEC

CISSP

SEC+

Activities & Affiliations

SANS Advisory Board

DC402

Headquartered in Bellevue, NE

The GARRETT GROUP, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race; religion; color, gender; sexual orientation; age; national origin; disability; veteran status; or any status or condition protected by law. EEO Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran